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Non-profit | VACK jitolee Africa
Help in our orphanage and give orphaned and abandoned children the care and love they need to grow up into mature and responsible people.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
About the Program
Kenya has a lot of orphans who have been affected
by the AIDS virus as well as poverty. There is a need to help kids who have
lost their parents through the many reasons available. We are presently working
with more than 8 local orphanages in the different parts of the Kenya. At this
program you mostly help orphans by tutoring, home schooling and organizing
creative extra-curricular activities.
Cannan Orphanage was started in the year 2010 as a homestyle shelter and was shortly after registered in 2011 as an orphanage. After caring for young children and orphans in a home, the only solution was to look for a place that is spacious, safe and with at least one room where children could study and sleep well. The children welfare now had to come first. Starting the orphanage became a priority and we registered it.
We want to become a leading charitable organization in providing child care and support to orphans.
We want to promote behavioral change among the orphans and support them to be responsible members of the society through education, healthcare counseling and prepare them spiritually for the challenges in life. The home has 30 children at the moment with seven staff members offering services to help in the daily growth of these children.
Aims and Objectives
- To provide clean sanctuary and health care to orphans.
- To provide high standard education from Nursery School to secondary school and beyond.
- To provide counseling to traumatized orphans and offer them hope in life.
- To provide a strong religious foundation of the child choice within the curriculum at the school.
- For those children who may not make it to secondary school because of marks, the orphanage is to provide technical courses e.g. welding, masonry, plumbing, turner fitter, tailoring, home I applied science, carpentry, salon etc. starting at certificate level with opportunity to advance to diploma level. This will help in self - employment.
- To engage in income generating projects and activities e.g. offering professional courses in accounting, computer, human resources, agriculture and livestock, business administration etc. to general public who shall be charged a fair fee for the services to benefit the orphans.
- To provide boarding facilities and extracurricular activities like sports, exchange visits, engaging them in all government and community activities where relevant.
- To provide shelter in a safe and healthy environment to the orphans.
- To advocate for the right and upkeep of children in general with special emphasis on orphans.
- To create awareness on issues of HIV I AIDS and drug abuse for the benefit of orphans and public in general.
Typical day
Usual working days are Monday - Saturday from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM including the following activities.
- Tutoring
- Home Schooling
- Organizing extra-curricular activities
- Teaching life skills
- HIV awareness courses
Free-time activities
- Community visits
- Excursions
- Getting together with your host family
- Sports
- Hiking
Swimming
Concert/Music
Climbing
Safari/Zoo
Hiking
Museum/Opera
Sports
Program Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak
English
(basic level)
required
CV and Motivation letter
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Volunteer with an interest in caring for kids, developing their skills are highly encouraged to be part of the project. You need to have experience in childcare.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from
08:00
- 18:00
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All program fees are charged directly by VACK jitolee Africa.
Before your journey
VACK jitolee Africa (your host organization) provides consulting and is keen to answer all your questions. Once you reserved your spot, you will receive the contact details of
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On-site services
- Airport pick up
- Introduction training
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Project placement
- Supervision
- Evaluation
- Donation to project
- 24/7 emergency support
- Certificate and recommendation letter at the end of the volunteering period
We will pick you up from the airport. Before you start your journey to Kenya, please confirm with us, that we have received your correct flight details. The costs for two airport transports (1x Pick up after arrival & 1x Drop off before departure) are included.
Volunteers will be accommodated with a host family or within the project where a room will be provided with bedding. Toilets and bath shelters are all available.
Volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner in the host family. But sometimes volunteers will have their lunch at the project site or will carry a packed lunch.
Alcoholic and soft drinks are not provided.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey.
Check your required vaccinations for Kenya.
Program Fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$ 420
5 weeks
$ 510
6 weeks
$ 600
7 weeks
$ 690
9 weeks
$ 870
11 weeks
$ 1,050
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 2,220
Average fees
$ 99
/week
Generally, volunteering abroad involves certain costs. In case you need financial support, we will assist you to fundraise your volunteer program in Kenya.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider.
If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with VACK jitolee Africa during the application process.
Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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